Are We Running Out Of Melodies? – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxkUUz-J700

Summary

### Summary
Will we ever run out of melodies? In theory, there are endless possibilities for creating unique melodies due to the number of possible combinations of notes and musical elements. However, in practice, the range of melodies that sound good to humans might be limited as commercial music tends to use a smaller range of pitches and similar structures. This can lead to songs sounding alike because songwriters often copy successful styles and trends rather than experiment with new ideas. 🎵

Highlights

• 🎵 Theoretically, infinite possibilities for melodies
• 🎵 Practically, limited range of pitches and structures in commercial music
• 🎵 Songs can sound alike due to copying successful styles and trends

Key Takeaways

• 🎵 Melody similarity is a real issue in the music industry
• 🎵 Artists often run out of unique melodies, leading to repetition